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Palace have not won at Arsenal since October 1994, thanks to two goals from John Salako. And while the neutral fan will expect a home banker, former Gunner Merson thinks the Eagles will secure a narrow win.

Crystal Palace's last win at Arsenal came in 1994, thanks to two goals from John Salako (right). (Photo by Phil Cole/Allsport/Getty Images)

On his weekly Sky Sports predicition piece, Merson said: "I'm going for a Palace win. I know people will say: "Oh you're going against Arsenal again," but I really can't make a case for them without Sanchez!

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"Alexandre Lacazette doesn't look like he will score in a month of Sundays, Danny Welbeck is not a winger, Granit Xhaka is not going to score you a goal, and no matter how good Jack Wilshere is playing he's not going to be the one who scores you the goals.

Arsene Wenger (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

"They let in goals for fun, and that's where Palace are dangerous. Arsenal will have to have a go at Palace and won't be able to deal with them on the break!"